Open-Heart Surgery
Open-heart surgery requires years of training and practice, and you do not have to travel far to find this level of surgical expertise. The Lima Memorial Heart & Vascular Institute has board-certified heart surgeons with years of training in advanced cardiac surgery.
What is open-heart surgery?
Open-heart surgery generally refers to an operation in which the surgeon opens the chest and repairs areas of your heart or arteries. This often involves temporarily stopping your heart and allowing a heart-lung machine to provide oxygen-rich blood to your brain and other vital organs. Some newer surgical procedures can be performed with your heart beating and do not require large incisions. These minimally invasive procedures, like Lima Memorial’s Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), fall under this category.
What is the success rate of open heart surgery?
The success rate of open-heart surgeries varies from person to person, and your surgeon will advise you on your specific case. But open-heart surgery is one of the most commonly performed operations in the United States, with a high overall survival rate. There are a variety of types of open-heart surgeries, depending on the condition being treated and your overall health.
The Lima Memorial Open-Heart Surgical Team includes:
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Certified heart surgeons with years of experience performing open-heart surgery in many of the leading teaching hospitals in the United States.
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Cardiac nurses, perfusionists and other support staff also have extensive experience and training in cardiac surgery
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Highly trained critical care nurses staffing our cardiac critical care units
Continuity of Cardiac Care at Lima Memorial
If undergoing open-heart surgery, you or your loved one will receive care tailored to every stage of recovery. Our heart team works in close collaboration across surgical, intensive care and cardiology areas to provide safe, expert and continuous care throughout your journey. They remain closely connected to ensure seamless communication and exceptional outcomes. Critical care beds allow you to remain in the same room from post-op to recovery, with step-down units that allow our cardiac nurses to closely observe you post operation and quickly respond should you need critical care.
Friday, April 21, 2017, marked the 20th anniversary of the first open-heart surgery performed in Lima, taking place at Lima Memorial Health System. Since that time, the cardiac field has seen many advances, and Lima Memorial Health System’s cardiology department has remained committed to bringing these innovations to our region.
Today, Lima Memorial Health System’s cardiac program continues to flourish with new advancements that allow patients to receive advanced heart care locally. This improves patient outcomes, minimizes financial hardships due to travel and reduces stress on families.
Questions about open-heart surgery? Contact the Lima Memorial Heart & Vascular Institute at 419-224-5915.
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